Color Converter & Picker
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What is a Color Converter?
A color converter transforms color values between different formats like HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK. This is essential for web developers, designers, and anyone working with digital colors across different platforms and applications.
How to Use
- Use the color picker or enter a value in any format field
- All other format fields update automatically
- Adjust opacity with the alpha slider
- View color harmonies for design inspiration
- Use the contrast checker to verify text readability
Features
- Convert between HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSV, and CMYK
- Color harmony suggestions (Complementary, Triadic, Analogous, Split-Complementary)
- WCAG contrast ratio checker with AA/AAA compliance
- Nearest Tailwind CSS color name matching
- Recent color history (last 10 colors)
- Alpha/opacity support
FAQ
What's the difference between HSL and HSV?
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) and HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) both describe colors using hue and saturation, but differ in the third component. HSL's Lightness ranges from black to white through the pure color, while HSV's Value goes from black to the pure color, with Saturation controlling how "colorful" it is.
When should I use CMYK vs RGB?
RGB is used for digital screens (monitors, phones, TVs), while CMYK is used for print materials (brochures, business cards, posters). Colors may appear different between the two due to the different color gamuts they can represent.
What is WCAG contrast ratio?
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) defines minimum contrast ratios for text readability. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. AAA requires 7:1 for normal text and 4.5:1 for large text.